Duty Manager

GLL is looking for a Duty Manager based at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester. Opened in 1994 as Britain's first indoor Olympic cycling track, it also includes the UK's only permanent indoor BMX track and outdoor Mountain Bike trails. The centre also home to British Cycling, the governing body for cycling in Britain.

If you have the talent and ambition to be a Duty Manager, there's never been a more exciting time to progress with GLL. This is more than a Duty Manager role - it's a career. Ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the cycling centre, you'll ensure the health, safety and enjoyment of customers and colleagues alike.

We're looking for experienced Duty Managers or ambitious and talented Senior Recreation Assistants who are passionate about the leisure industry. So, if you're looking for a desk job, this isn't for you - as there's no such thing as a typical day as Duty Manager. That's what makes the role so special.

Here, you could be doing anything from unlocking the cycling centre and setting up, to ordering supplies and checking everything is perfect for your customers. Then, once the day is in full swing, you'll ensure it's all running as it should be - handling customer queries, managing your team and ensuring the successful operation of the cycling centre. Your own development is just as important, as we'll train you to sharpen your skills in this diverse Duty Manager role.

If you're a fast-thinker who's calm under pressure, responsible and a natural with people from all walks of life, this is your chance to progress as a Duty Manager. We also look for integrity, a can-do attitude, health and safety knowledge, and a customer service focus, combined with relevant professional qualifications such as), FAAW. From introducing a table tennis club and supporting disabled groups, we've introduced all sorts of initiatives. So, if you've an idea and the drive to improve things even further, we'll listen.

In return, we offer a range of benefits that you'd expect from the UK's largest leisure provider:

• Pension schemes
• Ride to work scheme
• Discounted membership at our leisure centres
• The opportunity to join the GLL Society and have a say in how we're run plus associated social events
• Career pathways
• Ongoing training and development to help you to be the best

If you have the passion and skills for this role, apply now.

All pay rates are subject to skills, experience, qualifications and location.

To be shortlisted for the role, internal applicants will need to demonstrate their commitment to GLL by becoming a Society member where eligible.

About Us
GLL is the UK’s largest leisure and cultural services provider and one of the first and largest leisure social enterprises. Our aim is to get more people, more active, more of the time whilst making leisure and community facilities accessible and affordable. We partner with local authorities to run leisure centres, swimming pools, libraries, children’s centres, spas, events spaces and world-class sporting venues such as the Copper Box Arena and London Aquatics Centre on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park - all under our Better brand. As a not-for-profit organisation, we’re different. Passionate about seeing our communities thrive, we invest back into our facilities, projects and people and are an Investors in People Silver Award employer.

GLL is an equal opportunities employer.